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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181391 | Vertical aquaponic micro farm Embodiments of a vertical aquaponic micro farm are described. The vertical aquaponic micro farm is designed to support and incorporate a variety of food growing and alternative energy devices, and can be used to grow plants, fish, and other similar organisms. The sy... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8065833 | Grotube The present invention is a hydroponics system with a grotube for drip and ebb and flow methods of plant nourishment. The present invention includes at least one main body with at least one port or grow station. Nutrient fluid is circulated from a reservoir via a pum... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7975430 | Expandable hydroponic growing system An expandable hydroponic growing system comprising a multiple of upper bases, lower bases and bars connecting the bases in a fashion that the upper bases (and lower bases) can be conveniently pulled together or pushed farther apart. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7877928 | Apparatus for use with a method for mass production of seedling of seed potato A method of mass producing potato seedlings, involves collecting growing points of seed potatoes and culturing the growing points in a liquid or solid medium; introducing in vitro plantlets obtained from the culture of the growing points to solid culture; and removi... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7832144 | Hydroponic growing system The present invention relates to a system for growing plants hydroponically on a vertical wall. The system can be used to grow many different species of plants concurrently. The system comprises a specially designed wall together with an integrated and customizable ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7676988 | Capillary hydration system and method A capillary hydration system and method for facilitating the growth of plants are provided. An exemplary system comprises a base having a reservoir for holding nutrient solution, and an insert portion. The insert portion comprises at least one downwardly extending p... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7587859 | Capillary hydration system and method A capillary hydration system and method for facilitating the growth of plants are provided. An exemplary system comprises a base having a reservoir for holding nutrient solution, and an insert portion. The insert portion comprises at least one downwardly extending p... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7565765 | Pneumatic liquid dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants Disclosed is a pneumatic liquid nutrient dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants. The assembly includes a reservoir and a liquid nutrient dispenser disposed within the reservoir. The liquid nutrient dispenser includes a substantially coaxial pump bo... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7536827 | Hydroponic growing enclosure and method for growing, harvesting, processing and distributing algae, related microorganisms and their by products Systems and methods for hydroponically growing microorganisms within a self-contained air-supported structure, in which microorganisms are grown in an organic slurry, harvested, and processed to obtain and process and distribute molecules useful for biofuel or other... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7516574 | Vertical garden A vertical garden includes a reservoir containing a nutrient rich liquid. A stack of modular planters are nested together above the reservoir. A vertically extending tubular pipe passes through central openings in the modular planters. The tubular pipe communicates ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7426802 | Seed germination and paint supporting utility A seed germination and plant supporting utility are disclosed. The utility includes a spacer having a passageway therethrough between opposite spacer ends. Mesh is positioned at both ends of the spacer. First and second retainers are receivable at the ends of the sp... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7415796 | Method and apparatus for growing plants Method and apparatus for growing plants includes an enclosed vessel having a growth medium containing a plant seed or seedling in the upper part thereof and a free space below into which plant roots can enter, a mechanism to feed water and nutrients to the vessel to... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401437 | Rotary plant growing apparatus A rotary growing apparatus which utilises a single ring mounted on a support, the ring being rotatably driven above the rotational axis thereof, and having a plurality of medium retaining members extending transversely of the ring, each medium retaining member being... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7380773 | Air and heat exchange apparatus A gas and heat exchange apparatus including at least one substantially vertical elongate hollow member, a plurality of internal members spaced inside the at least one hollow member, each internal member having at least one opening, structure for gas intake and exhau... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7334368 | Method of germinating seeds or the like growth-suited parts of a plant contained in germinating units, as well as a germinating box and a germinating assembly for use when carrying out the method A zigzag folded tape is used for joining germinating units that contain seeds or the like-growth-suited parts of a plant. In addition to a seed or the above parts of a plant, the germinating units comprise a mixture of a carrier and additives with water-absorbing su... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7278237 | Transplant production system A system for transplant production comprises: at least one air conditioner installed in a completely light shielding closed structure surrounded by a thermally insulated wall, for controlling temperature and humidity of air in the closed structure; at least one box-... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7271729 | Novelty moisture detector for plants A novel moisture detector for detecting moisture in potting media or soil for plants includes a body formed to represent a creature. Inside the body is a processor and a battery. One or more probes adapted to be inserted into soil extend from the body and send an el... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266924 | Method and apparatus for irrigating products on cultivating tables A system comprising cultivating tables as well as an irrigation device for supplying a liquid medium to cultivation products being cultivated on the cultivating tables, a special feature being the fact that each cultivating table comprises an inlet and an outlet for... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7243460 | Support for vertical hydroponic plants matrix The plant roots are embedded in a fibrous matrix material, which is oriented vertically. The matrix material is fixed to a support structure using a grid of fasteners. The support structure may be standard corrugated plastic sheeting, or a moulded plastic sheet. If ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7222454 | Apparatus and method for watering a houseplant An automated plant watering device and method of watering for use with any existing planter 20 wherein a digital timer 12 is used to set the days, times and duration of watering for the associated plant 14. The water 26 is transferred fro... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7181886 | Orbital hydroponic or aeroponic agricultural unit An hydroponic/aeroponic agricultural unit that involves sealing the plants in a highly water saturated environment which more closely recreates the feel of natural rainwater. Also, this invention features the ability of quickly changing from a small housing into a l... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168206 | Hydroponic apparatus A hydroponic apparatus comprising: (a) troughs (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) linked together to form a continuous track located on guide wheel members (24, 26, 28, 30) in a support frame (32, 34), (b) a liquid supply means (36) to supply liquid to... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165356 | Flower holder and vase insert A flower holder having a base shaft and an upper shaft with a disc disposed therebetween, the upper portion of the upper shaft being enlarged, multiple flexible extensions extending from outwardly from the base shaft, and the upper shaft adapted to receive a foam in... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7143544 | Hydroponic growing unit A hydroponic growing unit having a base shaped to hold liquid, the outer periphery of the base defined by an outer, vertical base wall. The unit has a vertical plant support wall forming a generally annular enclosure, the support wall mounted on the wall of the base... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137223 | Filling station for watering cans A filling station for watering cans comprises a water tank with a closable lid. A float valve mechanism is attached to the inside of the tank, and is connected to a water line or hose. In use, the filing station is placed in a garden area, with the hose running betw... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128278 | System and method for irritating with aerated water An irrigation system for supplying aerated water to plants includes a diffuser. Oxygen is diffused into water by the diffuser to generate aerated water. The aerated water is supplied to an irrigation device which supplies the aerated water to the plants. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121227 | Methods for raising pre-adult anadromous fish The invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for improving the raising of pre-adult anadromous fish, or preparing pre-adult anadromous fish for transfer to seawater. The methods involve adding at least one Polyvalent Cation Sensing Receptor (PVCR) modulat... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097768 | Coconut mesocarp-based biofilter material and its use in a wastewater treatment system A biofilter material for biofiltering a fluid is disclosed. This biofilter material comprises fragments of coconut mesocarp. A wastewater treatment system is also disclosed and comprises a filter bed and a water distribution system. The filter bed comprises fragment... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7080482 | Modular plant growing apparatus Modular plant growing apparatus includes a housing formed of inner and outer walls, opposed side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall interconnected to define an enclosure. A liquid nutrient solution reservoir is formed in the enclosure by lower portions of the bott... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7060656 | Antibacterial rockwool growth medium for hydroponics An antibacterial rockwool growth medium for hydroponics is used for hydroponic growth of rice, flowers and ornamental plants, fruitage, etc. The medium includes a rockwool base used as a culture medium for hydroponics, and an inorganic antibacterial agent is dispers... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055282 | Hydroponic plant cultivating apparatus A hydroponic system with modules having a hollow interior, a bottom wall with drain holes, and an open top end. A module conduit in each module carried by the bottom wall for channeling fluid through the hollow interior. The bottom wall of each module adapted to eng... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036273 | Bio dynamic interface system for plant growing A gardening system wherein there is provided an outer container and a soil support insert placed therein, the soil support insert is spaced with the bottom wall of the container to find a water space and an air space therebetween, the insert having at least one down... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6983562 | Method and apparatus for the hydroponic cultivation of plants A device for the delivery of nutrient solution to plants, comprised of an air-lift pump and a vessel which surrounds a portion of the air-lift pump. The vessel is of adequate size and shape to contain a supply of nutrient solution for operation of the air-lift pump.... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6978575 | Water level regulating plant container A water regulating plant container including a body having opposed side walls and opposed end walls terminating at a top edge in a rim and at a bottom edge by an inwardly directed flange extending from each opposed side wall. A raised bottom is carried by and couple... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6951076 | System for hydroponically growing plants, apparatus and method therefor The present invention provides a system for growing plants without soil, comprising a container (1) for containing a plant liquid nutrient reservoir; a support unit (2; 22) mounted in the container (1) above the floor thereof and extending subst... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6928772 | Method and apparatus for growing vine crops in a greenhouse An apparatus for growing vine crops in a greenhouse comprises a first media carrier, a first nutrient supply means, a first support means, a regulating mechanism, a main cable, a plurality of load differential mechanisms, a second media carrier, a second nutrient su... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6837002 | Tray for hydroponic and aeroponic cultivation A modular type tray (1) for hydroponic and aeroponic cultivation is described, in which the nutritive solution is carried to the roots of plants grown in the tray by a tube with built-in drips (2) situated in a slot (3) on the tray bottom. The t... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6804912 | Method, device and warehouse for cultivating crop plants and grafts thereof A method for cultivating crop plants having a shoot-root plant body, wherein during growing, part of the stem adjacent the roots is prepared such that new roots grow on the stem part of the plant. The new roots are brought into contact with a growth medium, such tha... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6779299 | Plant growing system The invention relates to a plant growing system having a plurality of interconnected and elongated members for supporting growing plants. The system is preferably integrated with an irrigation system to provide a complete hydroponics system. ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6675533 | Water storage device for use with potted houseplants Water storage device for use with potted plants is disclosed. This water storage device is a liquid nutrient reservoir usable with a wick regulating element inserted into and extending from the bottom of the planting pot to the storage device for control ... | 01/13/2004 |
